Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Tip-Off: 3:00 PM PT
Matchup Overview
The league-leading Minnesota Lynx head to Los Angeles looking to rebound from a rare loss and complete a season sweep of the Sparks, who are trying to build momentum after a narrow win over Indiana. This marks the fourth meeting between the teams in 2025, with Minnesota winning all three previous matchups by double digits.
Team Form & Stats
Minnesota Lynx
Record: 17–3 (1st in WNBA)
Last Game: Lost 79–71 vs. Phoenix Mercury
Road Record: 6–3
Key Strengths:
Best scoring defense in the league (74.3 PPG allowed)
Top 3-point shooting team (37.4%)
Elite scoring margin (+10.2)
Star Player: Napheesa Collier
Averaging 22.4 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 1.8 SPG
Scored 34 points in season opener vs. Dallas
Supporting Cast:
Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams, Alanna Smith
Williams leads team in assists (5.9 APG)
Smith averages 2.2 blocks per game
Los Angeles Sparks
Record: 6–13 (11th in WNBA)
Last Game: Won 89–87 vs. Indiana Fever
Home Record: 1–7
Key Strengths:
6th in scoring (81.3 PPG)
5th in FG% (45%)
2nd in turnover margin
Star Player: Kelsey Plum
Averaging 20.9 PPG, 5.6 APG
Dropped 37 points in season opener
Supporting Cast:
Azura Stevens (21 pts, 12 reb last game)
Dearica Hamby, Rickea Jackson
Injury Note: Cameron Brink remains out until at least July 13
Head-to-Head Trends
Minnesota has won 9 of the last 10 meetings vs. LA
Lynx won all 3 matchups in 2025 by an average of 17.7 points
Most recent result: Lynx 82–66 Sparks (June 22)
Key Matchup Factors
Lynx Efficiency vs. Sparks Pace: Minnesota plays at the slowest pace in the league but leads in offensive and defensive rating. LA ranks 3rd in pace but struggles defensively.
Perimeter Defense: Sparks rank 9th in 3-point defense—trouble against Minnesota’s elite shooters.
Back-to-Back Challenge: Lynx are playing their second road game in two days, which could test their legs and focus.
How to Watch
Broadcast: Spectrum SportsNet (local)
Streaming: WNBA League Pass
GAME ODDS
Minnesota Lynx – 6
Los Angeles Sparks 163.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 9, 2025
